Funding & support resources

Grants plus business support are available to social entrepreneurs that are looking to start or grow an existing social venture.

Creative developers and start-up studios are invited to bid for a share of £5 million in government funding to turn their new video game ideas into market leaders.

A £10 million fund offering development funding to SME house builders, construction and property development companies

Through this scheme SMEs can claim up to £3,000 against the cost of full fibre connection, either individually or as part of a group project.

Eligible businesses in Northumberland can apply for a grant between £10,000 - £300,000.

Apply to the National Highways Hazard Protection on Roads Accelerator and receive up to £90K to push the boundaries of your technology.

The Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) is a structured early-stage accelerator programme that supports ambitious micro, small and medium-size enterprises, start-ups or university spinouts, that have a net-zero emission technology concept.

Save energy and money with free energy guidance and support from BEST

The new Start Up Support Programme is available to new retail, hospitality and leisure businesses across County Durham

Government support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints.

The grant fund will support inward investment and the growth of companies in South Tyneside.

The Growth Capital Fund provides between £100,000 and £500,000 of unsecured investment to ambitious companies which need additional finance to boost growth or to consolidate their market position.

Funding for companies which address a clear market need and have the potential to achieve significant growth.

Are you a female leader of an enterprise within UK engineering? Are you looking for funding to take your organisation to the next level? If so, this grant could be for you.

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Maven are offering Equity finance up to £5 million for ambitious businesses located across the North East of England.

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II NEL are offering Smaller Loans from £25,000 to £100,000